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The NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds are stacked with pass rushers, which isn’t surprising given that eight of the last 10 winners recorded at least 11 sacks.
Leading the way is Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, who is coming off setting the league’s single-season sack record this past season, cruising to his second Defensive Player of the Year award.
With odds already on the board for the 2026–27 campaign, here’s a look at the latest NFL odds.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds
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| Player | Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Myles Garrett |  Cleveland Browns | +425 |
| Micah Parsons |  Green Bay Packers | +800 |
| Maxx Crosby |  Las Vegas Raiders | +800 |
| Aidan Hutchinson |  Detroit Lions | +800 |
| Will Anderson Jr. |  Houston Texans | +800 |
| Nik Bonitto |  Denver Broncos | +1200 |
| Nick Bosa |  San Francisco 49ers | +1200 |
| Jared Verse |  Los Angeles Rams | +1200 |
| Brian Burns |  New York Giants | +1200 |
| T.J. Watt |  Pittsburgh Steelers | +1400 |
Odds as of 2-24-2026.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year opening odds
Here is a look at NFL Defensive Player of the Year opening odds. Myles Garrett (+425) opened as the betting favorite.
- Myles Garrett (+425)
- Micah Parsons (+800)
- Maxx Crosby (+800)
- Aidan Hutchinson (+800)
- Will Anderson Jr. (+800)
- Nik Bonitto (+1200)
- Nick Bosa (+1200)
- Jared Verse (+1200)
- Brian Burns (+1200)
- T.J. Watt (+1400)
- Trey Hendrickson (+2500)
- Jalen Carter (+2500)
- Danielle Hunter (+2500)
- Laiatu Latu (+2800)
- Fred Warner (+3000)
- Tuli Tuipulotu (+3000)
- Josh Sweat (+4000)
- Chris Jones (+4000)
- Quinyon Mitchell (+5000)
- Montez Sweat (+5000)
- Kyle Hamilton (+5000)
- Josh Hines-Allen (+5000)
- Cooper DeJean (+5000)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year prediction
New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns is coming off a career-high 16.5 sacks, trailing only Myles Garrett.
Burns also finished Top 5 among all edge rushers in pass-rush win rate on third down last season. With New York expected to contend for a postseason spot following its coaching staff overhaul, his odds could shorten quickly if the Giants start stacking wins early.
DPOY Pick: Brian Burns (+1200 at DraftKings)
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NFL Defensive Player of the Year betting trends
• Since this award was first given out in 1974, eight defensive players have claimed this award more than once. However, no defensive back has ever won it multiple times.
• While voters for the NFL MVP Award seem to take team success into the equation, the same hasn't necessarily been true for DPOY accolades. Five of the last 10 winners of the DPOY award were on defenses that ranked outside the Top 10.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year history
A quick look at the NFL DPOY winners since 2000 and the position they played.
| Year | NFL DPOY Award Winner | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Myles Garrett | DE |
| 2024 | Patrick Surtain II | CB |
| 2023 | Myles Garrett | DE |
| 2022 | Nick Bosa | DE |
| 2021 | T.J. Watt | Edge |
| 2020 | Aaron Donald | DT |
| 2019 | Stephon Gilmore | CB |
| 2018 | Aaron Donald | DT |
| 2017 | Aaron Donald | DT |
| 2016 | Khalil Mack | Edge |
| 2015 | J.J. Watt | DE |
| 2014 | J.J. Watt | DE |
| 2013 | Luke Kuechly | LB |
| 2012 | J.J. Watt | DE |
| 2011 | Terrell Suggs | Edge |
| 2010 | Troy Polamalu | S |
| 2009 | Charles Woodson | DB |
| 2008 | James Harrison | Edge |
| 2007 | Bob Sanders | S |
| 2006 | Jason Taylor | Edge |
| 2005 | Brian Urlacher | LB |
| 2004 | Ed Reed | S |
| 2003 | Ray Lewis | LB |
| 2002 | Derrick Brooks | LB |
| 2001 | Michael Strahan | DE |
| 2000 | Ray Lewis | LB |
NFL Defensive Player of the Year winners by position
| Position | Number of DPOY awards |
|---|---|
| Linebacker | 17 |
| Defensive end | 14 |
| Defensive tackle | 10 |
| Cornerback | 7 |
| Safety | 5 |
Linebackers have historically dominated this honor, and only two defensive backs have taken home the award in the last 10 seasons.
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